News from the desk of the Beat Broker

Hilltop Hoods cd & launch tour
Hilltop Hoods have been performing live and writing hip hop music for over ten years. During this time their successful independent releases Back Once Again, A Matter Of Time, and Left Foot, Right Foot have established them as affluent songwriters and have gained them a mass of attention both in Australia and on international shores.

On the stage, Hilltop Hoods consisting of MC's Suffa, Pressure and DJ Debris, bring their music alive with their warm-blooded rhymes and electric stage presence.

Their latest album 'the calling' is released on the 22nd of September through Obese Records and a national tour is in the planning stages at the moment. Their trademark combination of jazz influenced beats, solid lyrics, tight flows and a localised viewpoint is why so many people are talking about Hilltop Hoods and why they won't be labelled up-and-coming for much longer.

Album launch tour - september/october. Melbourne confirmed for friday 19th September at the prince alongside Cash Money.

Papparucci Popping Across to OZ
News just confirmed is that Melbourne lad turned globetrotting superstar DJ, Mr Anthony Pappa is heading to Melbourne to play at The Palace on November 14th. His last set in melbourne at the now none-existent Goods Shed was an absolute corker, with everyone in the room loosing control of their feet on the dancefloor.

This time around, Anthony is doing a four hour set and will play alongside Gab Olivier,Ozzie LA and Gavin Keitel in the main room, as well as keltec, mangan and Lynt in the front bar, with more of DJ's to be announced soon.

The night will also launch the 'Virtual Wrap-Around Environment which takes visual effects to a whole ground-breaking new level.

Early bird tickets at $35(+bf) are now on sale at Sunny parties and DMC with more outlets to be added soon.

This event is guaranteed to cause a sweat and will no doubt sell out fast, so if you are a fan of progressive house of only the highest calibre, commit early to avoid disappointment.

Swinging with the Jungle Brothers
In a genre where many talk of longevity, but few attain that level of durability, Afrika and Mike G the two New Yorkers also known as hip hip innovators, Jungle Brothers have stayed true to their hip hop roots and achieved huge international success.

Way back when they released the groundbreaking 'Straight Out The Jungle' in 1988, the Jungle Brothers joined an elite handful of artists who'd managed to make the transition from essential singles to cohesive long players and then made history with 'I'll House You' as it became a huge international success and invented overnight the hip-house genre and paving the way for Todd Terry to become one of the most sought-after remixes in the world.

Since then, The JB's have released five artist albums, gained a cult like following and have legendary status in the world of hip hop and house music. Future Entertainment are proud to present the Jungle Brothers live on Friday October 24th at the palace in St Kilda.

Support acts are DJ Peril (1200 Techniques), Dj Selekt and Ransom. Tickets are $40.00 + booking fee from Ticketek ph: 13 28 49, CC Records, Geelong, Central Station, Dandenong Plaza Newsagency, Doncaster Westfield Newsagency, DMC Records, Gaslight, Inacoma, inthemix.com.au, Jac n Jean, Ministry of Style, Mooks Chapel St, Chadstone, China Town, Lt Collins, Hawthorn, Poetic Jungle, Southland Newsagency, Virgin Chapel St and Knox City. The JBs are back in full effect.

Under the Influence - Ian Brown
The next walking cultural phenomenon up to the under the influence microscope following Morrissey, is former Stone Roses shaker - maker Ian Brown. It's been a tough racket since the well-documented & untimely demise of the best band of the 90s but Ian has successfully re-created his own space with his sparkling solo work. Now we all have the chance to see what really makes him move. Ian Brown Tags